HELP JACK FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
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In September of 2014, Jack Strother developed a rare form of cancer which caused a mixed germ cell tumor in his mediastinum. Since then Jack has endured chemotherapy and multiple surgeries. Although the first form of cancer appeared to be healing, he began degrading in September 2015 and he is currently afflicted with Histiocytic Sarcoma - a rare form of blood cancer with no proven cure.
Jack was 19 years old when first diagnosed with cancer. As he turns 21 he is in a new battle and he continues with what will be months of aggressive treatment. He began Chemo again in Mid November at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. This could go on as long as 24 weeks. In about 9-12 weeks decisions may be made regarding a bone marrow transplant, gene therapy or hopsice - it is just unknown at this time.
The extended Strother and Amatetti family have been covering the medical and related costs thus far, but costs continue to accumulate and will go for years. In addition, the ordeal will take years out of Jack’s life setting him back just as he was starting out. He has had to quit jobs he was counting on to pay for college coursework and life expenses. Now he is looking at an idefinite delay in his college and life plans.
Jack is an energetic person with a huge heart and always carries a positive, yet practical attitude. He is resourceful and hard working. His curious mind keeps him constantly on the move. He loves adventure, nature, hiking and being around his friends. He is a self-taught guitarist since the age of 11 and playing guitar is his true love. He is a great brother to his sister, Isabel, and Brother, DJ. Before signs of this new cancer, Jack quickly got back to living and pursuing his goals. He carefully laid out his college plan with interests in computer science and health care. Within two months, he already found himself a new job as Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens, and later added a job serving NY style bagels in Psychedelicatessen close to where he resides with friends in Troy, NY.
Jack has so much ahead of him and his family will continue to be supportive financially and emotionally. His prognosis will continue to be uncertain. We are asking for your support to help Jack reestablish himself with seed money to pay for life expenses, money to enjoy pastimes that he loves, medical expenses not covered, and the cost of trips to the city. We so appreciate your prayers, kind words or loving actions of any kind.
Please help to get him back on his feet again. Thank you for his support!
Jack was 19 years old when first diagnosed with cancer. As he turns 21 he is in a new battle and he continues with what will be months of aggressive treatment. He began Chemo again in Mid November at Memorial Sloan Kettering in NYC. This could go on as long as 24 weeks. In about 9-12 weeks decisions may be made regarding a bone marrow transplant, gene therapy or hopsice - it is just unknown at this time.
The extended Strother and Amatetti family have been covering the medical and related costs thus far, but costs continue to accumulate and will go for years. In addition, the ordeal will take years out of Jack’s life setting him back just as he was starting out. He has had to quit jobs he was counting on to pay for college coursework and life expenses. Now he is looking at an idefinite delay in his college and life plans.
Jack is an energetic person with a huge heart and always carries a positive, yet practical attitude. He is resourceful and hard working. His curious mind keeps him constantly on the move. He loves adventure, nature, hiking and being around his friends. He is a self-taught guitarist since the age of 11 and playing guitar is his true love. He is a great brother to his sister, Isabel, and Brother, DJ. Before signs of this new cancer, Jack quickly got back to living and pursuing his goals. He carefully laid out his college plan with interests in computer science and health care. Within two months, he already found himself a new job as Pharmacy Technician for Walgreens, and later added a job serving NY style bagels in Psychedelicatessen close to where he resides with friends in Troy, NY.
Jack has so much ahead of him and his family will continue to be supportive financially and emotionally. His prognosis will continue to be uncertain. We are asking for your support to help Jack reestablish himself with seed money to pay for life expenses, money to enjoy pastimes that he loves, medical expenses not covered, and the cost of trips to the city. We so appreciate your prayers, kind words or loving actions of any kind.
Please help to get him back on his feet again. Thank you for his support!
Organizer and beneficiary
Doug Strother
Organizer
Ballston Center, NY
John V Strother
Beneficiary
